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To: This_far
With respect, print will not be replaced, in toto, (if ever) for many decades. [imo]

Quite right. Not in toto, of course, there are many circumstances where paper is more practical, cheaper(!) or can't yet be replaced, and it may very well take decades, but the process is well underway.

Do you have a preference for e-book? Your use?

In general, I make use of both print and electronic delivery. If you are asking for specific device(s), the one in particular that currently strikes my fancy should be coming to the market soon, as it shows the potential and capabilities of such devices today : http://www.epizenter.net/comment.php?comment.news.503


9 posted on 11/04/2009 8:28:00 AM PST by CutePuppy (If you don't ask the right questions you may not get the right answers)
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To: CutePuppy

Thank you! I’m not quite ready for E-print, except for the current internet sources.

I am though, past the need for the daily ‘ink on my hands’ copy. It’s come to a re-adjustment of the time when I get my news (carrying a paper and reading it here/there or at home has gone by for me... sad, for a previous adolescent paper deliverer — and the lack of same for upcoming generations?).

The ‘net has an advantage in it’s ability to provide (more factual) news which is both timely and ‘fact checked’ (such as this site).

I hope that the principle can be applied to school textbooks (a bit off topic, but perhaps justified?)


11 posted on 11/05/2009 12:01:38 AM PST by This_far (Mandatory insurance! I thought it was about health care?)
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